Title: How to register block variations with PHP
Author: Justin Tadlock
Published: March 14, 2024
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# How to register block variations with PHP
By [Justin Tadlock](https://profiles.wordpress.org/greenshady/)
March 14, 2024
[Blocks](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/blocks/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
[Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/)
WordPress will soon ship with a new method of registering custom block variations.
In the past, you would have typically registered them via the JavaScript-based [Variations API](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/reference-guides/block-api/block-variations/),
but you’ll be able to define variations using a dedicated PHP filter hook in WordPress
6.5.
The hook addition was part of a [larger performance-specific patch](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/57315),
which you can read more about in the [Dev Note](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/02/29/performance-improvements-for-registering-block-variations-with-callbacks/).
The great thing for plugin and theme authors is that it makes the process of registering
variations easier.
This change also opens more opportunities to integrate with the block system for
developers who are less comfortable with JavaScript. So let’s go ahead and dive
into what will be possible in WordPress 6.5.
If you’re unfamiliar with block variations, check out [An introduction to block variations](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2023/08/29/an-introduction-to-block-variations/)
here on the Developer Blog.
Technically, it’s long been possible to add variations via PHP by injecting them
via the [`register_block_type_args`](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/hooks/register_block_type_args/)
filter hook, but this method was undocumented and not made clear to developers.
The new method in WordPress 6.5 also limits the scope of what you filter since it
is specific to block variations rather than the entire block.
Table of Contents
1. [Block variations hook and callback](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/14/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#block-variations-hook-and-callback)
2. [Building a custom variation](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/14/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#building-a-custom-variation)
3. [Customizing the variation arguments](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/14/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#customizing-the-variation-arguments)
4. [A future API?](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/14/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#a-future-api)
## Block variations hook and callback
Technically, WordPress 6.5 doesn’t create a standard set of API functions to use
for registering variations. But it does add a new filter hook named `get_block_type_variations`,
which lets you inject custom variations from either a plugin or theme.
Take a look at the `get_block_type_variations` filter hook:
```php
apply_filters(
'get_block_type_variations',
array $variations,
WP_Block_Type $block_type
);
```
As shown, the hook can pass up to two parameters to any filters that are applied
to it:
* **`$variations`:** An array of registered variations for the specific block.
* **`$block_type`:** An instance of the [`WP_Block_Type`](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/classes/wp_block_type/)
class, representing a registered block type.
When defining a filter for the hook, you will almost always need both of these parameters.
So be sure to set the `$accepted_args` parameter to `2` when calling the [`add_filter()`](https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/add_filter/)
function.
The following is an example of a fictional filter on `get_block_type_variations`
to familiarize you with how it should be formatted:
```php
add_filter( 'get_block_type_variations', 'themeslug_block_type_variations', 10, 2 );
function themeslug_block_type_variations( $variations, $block_type ) {
if ( 'namespace/block-a' === $block_type->name ) {
// Add variations to the `$variations` array.
} elseif ( 'namespace/block-b' === $block_type->name ) {
// Add more variations to the `$variations` array.
}
return $variations;
}
```
It’s always necessary to run an `if` conditional check to determine whether the
block is the one you want to define a variation for. You can use the `name` property
of the `$block` parameter to do this.
Your filter function can also add multiple variations for a single block or define
variations for multiple blocks by appending them to the `$variations` parameter.
## Building a custom variation
Now it’s time to get to the fun part: registering a custom block variation!
For this example, let’s use PHP to recreate a JavaScript-based example from the
[Variations API](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/reference-guides/block-api/block-variations/)
Block Editor Handbook documentation. The variation makes a single attribute change:
it moves the media section from the Media & Text block to the right.
When inserted into the Block Editor, the variation will look like this:
To create this variation, the first thing you need to do is add a filter on `get_block_type_variations`.
And because you know the block type you want to target (Media & Text), go ahead
and add a check for it by adding this code to either your theme’s `functions.php`
or your plugin file:
```php
add_filter( 'get_block_type_variations', 'themeslug_block_type_variations', 10, 2 );
function themeslug_block_type_variations( $variations, $block_type ) {
if ( 'core/media-text' === $block_type->name ) {
// Add your variation here.
}
return $variations;
}
```
Now you must decide which attributes make this variation different from the default
block. For the Media & Text block, you can find its available attributes via its
[`block.json`](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/blob/trunk/packages/block-library/src/media-text/block.json)
file. In this case, you’ll set the `mediaPosition` attribute to `right` (it has
a default value of `left`).
There are several other arguments that you can set for a variation, which we’ll
get to. For now, update your `themeslug_block_type_variations()` function so that
it looks like this:
```php
add_filter( 'get_block_type_variations', 'themeslug_block_type_variations', 10, 2 );
function themeslug_block_type_variations( $variations, $block_type ) {
if ( 'core/media-text' === $block_type->name ) {
$variations[] = array(
'name' => 'themeslug-media-right',
'title' => __( 'Media & Text: Right', 'themeslug' ),
'isActive' => array(
'mediaPosition'
),
'attributes' => array(
'mediaPosition' => 'right'
)
);
}
return $variations;
}
```
Note the arguments that this variation sets: `name`, `title`, `isActive`, and `attributes`.
These are the four arguments that I consider “must haves” for nearly every variation.
This is a relatively basic example that illustrates how PHP-based variations work,
and you can certainly build more complex variations for your projects. A good exercise
beyond this tutorial would be to walk through [Building a book review grid with a Query Loop block variation](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2022/12/20/building-a-book-review-grid-with-a-query-loop-block-variation/)
and convert the code to PHP.
## Customizing the variation arguments
I won’t dive too deeply into the various arguments for registering custom block
variations. These are documented well in the [Variations](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/reference-guides/block-api/block-variations/)
handbook doc. But I do want to list the basic definitions of each and note the differences
between using PHP and JavScript.
You can define any of the following arguments for your variation:
* **`name`:** A unique identifier for the variation. It’s best practice to prefix
this with your theme/plugin slug.
* **`title`:** An optional human-readable title that should be internationalized.
* **`description`:** A description of your variation that should be internationalized.
* **`category`:** A block category to place the variation under if different from
the block itself.
* **`keywords`:** An array of terms that help users discover the variation when
searching.
* **`icon`:** A [Dashicon](https://developer.wordpress.org/resource/dashicons/)
string representing the icon you want to show. Unlike JavaScript-based variations,
you cannot assign a custom SVG.
* **`attributes`:** An array of attributes that define your variation as different
from the default.
* **`innerBlocks`:** The initial configuration of nested blocks (if the block allows
nested blocks).
* **`example`:** An array of structured data used in the block’s preview.
* **`scope`:** An array of scopes where the variation is applicable, which includes`
block`, `inserter`, and `transform`.
* **`isDefault`:** Whether the variation should be the default.
* **`isActive`:** An array of block attributes that should be used to determine
whether the variation is active. Unlike JavaScript-registered variations, you
cannot pass a custom callback that determines the active state.
It’s important to reiterate the two major differences between registering with JavaScript
and PHP from the above list. First, you cannot use a custom `icon` and are limited
to the available Dashicons.
But the biggest limitation may be with the `isActive` argument. For simple variations,
passing an array of attributes to check should be OK. But for more complex variations
that require a custom callback to determine the active state, it’s best to use JavaScript.
Outside of those limitations, block variation arguments work exactly the same using
PHP as they do with JavaScript.
## A future API?
There is currently an [open ticket](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/47170)
to add a standard `register_block_variation()` PHP function, which would be the
equivalent of the `registerBlockVariation()` JavaScript function. This ticket does
not yet have a pull request associated with it, so it’s open for anyone to pick
up if they want to include the function in Core.
Until then, the `get_block_type_variations` filter hook is always available.
_Props to [@ndiego](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ndiego/) and [@eidolonnight](https://profiles.wordpress.org/eidolonnight/)
for editorial review and [@ntsekouras](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ntsekouras/)
and [@gziolo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/gziolo/) for help with a technical
question._
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## 24 responses to “How to register block variations with PHP”
1. 
2. [Pro](http://Capcutpremium.com)
3. [March 15, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-3818)
4. Can i use it with my existing apk site
5. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=3818#respond)
6. a. 
b. [Justin Tadlock](https://profiles.wordpress.org/greenshady/)
c. [March 20, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-3896)
d. If this site is built on WordPress, yes.
e. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=3896#respond)
7. 
8. [Kaledri](https://palpitedokaledrihoje.com.br/)
9. [March 24, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-3997)
10. Thanks appriciate it!
11. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=3997#respond)
12. 
13. [Grégoire Noyelle](https://www.gregoirenoyelle.com)
14. [April 1, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-4190)
15. Thank you, Justin.
Brian made a very good video on how to use this feature with
post meta: [https://youtu.be/qD5U7TNUKTQ?si=RmgQuYo_XpxAlvmK](https://youtu.be/qD5U7TNUKTQ?si=RmgQuYo_XpxAlvmK)
16. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=4190#respond)
17. 
18. [Rich Holman](http://dogwonder.co.uk)
19. [April 4, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-4285)
20. This is excellent! I always messed up the Javascript method.
21. One variation I often make is the core/group grid variation.
22. I tried this here but maybe `get_block_type_variations` doesn’t yet support core/
group?
23. `if ( 'core/group' === $block_type->name ) {
$variations[] = array( 'name' =
> 'group-grid', 'title' => 'Group grid', 'icon' => 'grid-view', 'attributes'
=> array( 'layout' => array( 'type' => 'grid' ), ), ); }
24. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=4285#respond)
25. a. 
b. [Damien Carbery](https://www.damiencarbery.com)
c. [April 23, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-5580)
d. I too am having an issue with a core/group variation. It doesn’t seem to work
in PHP but JS is fine.
e. PHP (not working):
f. [code]
$variations[] = array( ‘name’ => ‘dcwd-update-info’, ‘title’ =>‘
Update Info’, ‘icon’ => ‘book-alt’, ‘attributes’ => array( ‘className’
=> ‘is-style-group-info’ ), // add class ‘innerBlocks’ => array( array(‘
core/paragraph’, array( ‘content’ => ‘dd MM YY: information
about the update …’, ) ), ), ); [/code]
g. JS (working):
h. [code]
wp.blocks.registerBlockVariation( ‘core/group’, { name: ‘dcwd-group-
update’, title: ‘Update info’, attributes: { className: ‘is-style-group-info’,},
innerBlocks: [ [ ‘core/paragraph’, { content: ‘’ + new Date().toLocaleDateString(‘
en-us’, { year:"numeric", month:"long", day:"numeric"}) + ‘: Info
about update…’, } ], ], } ); [/code]
i. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=5580#respond)
j. 
k. [Damien Carbery](https://www.damiencarbery.com)
l. [April 23, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-5581)
m. Ouch, my code and ‘strong’ tags got messed up. Here’s the PHP and JS code:
[https://pastebin.com/raw/b2UGTybp](https://pastebin.com/raw/b2UGTybp)
n. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=5581#respond)
26. 
27. RS
28. [April 27, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-5719)
29. This is a great tutorial! It’s working for me, but is there an argument to set
the open target for core/buttons? It’s opening the link on the same tab, I want
it to open in a new tab, so ‘_blank’.
30. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=5719#respond)
31. 
32. [Kane Hocking](https://capycutapk.com/)
33. [May 8, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-5884)
34. Man this would be really helpful because JS has been a huge pain in the ____.
Having this would solve that issue and ultimately lead to more better website
performances. hahaha
35. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=5884#respond)
36. 
37. [Calculadora Alicia](http://calculadoradealicia.es/)
38. [May 11, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-5949)
39. I used it on my WordPress blog and it worked extremely well.
40. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=5949#respond)
41. 
42. [wamwebdev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wamwebdev/)
43. [June 4, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-6606)
44. This is great. Has anyone managed to get this working for ‘core/query’? I understand
that the ‘isActive’ may be problematic here(?) as in my JS version I’m using
a callback to check both namespace and query.postType, but setting it to just‘
namespace’ should work in principle?
45. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=6606#respond)
46. 
47. Mahesh Waghmare
48. [July 18, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-7495)
49. It not works with PHP though filter `get_block_type_variations` anymore.
50. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=7495#respond)
51. a. 
b. [Justin Tadlock](https://profiles.wordpress.org/greenshady/)
c. [July 19, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-7527)
d. I just tested this with WordPress 6.6 and can say that it still works as described
in the article. If you can share your code, I’m happy to give a test.
e. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=7527#respond)
52. 
53. Cooper
54. [July 21, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-7584)
55. Wow, this is a life saver. Thanks!
56. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=7584#respond)
57. 
58. [zainab](https://topfollowerpro.com)
59. [September 5, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-11646)
60. Man this would be really helpful because JS has been a huge pain in the ____.
Having this would solve that issue and ultimately lead to more better website
performances
61. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=11646#respond)
62. 
63. Jessica Wade
64. [October 1, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-12462)
65. I am grateful for this information concerning block variation registration with
PHP. It is quite useful for developers who wanted to improve their Gutenberg
block experience in such a way. I like the sequential approach with explanations–
it helps a lot in simplification of the task. Can’t wait to test it!
66. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=12462#respond)
67. 
68. [stbemu codes](https://stbemuiptv.codes/)
69. [October 1, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-12463)
70. This is a great tutorial! It’s working for me, but is there an argument to set
the open target for core/buttons
71. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=12463#respond)
72. 
73. julin
74. [October 4, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-12480)
75. this helped me a lot. great work
76. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=12480#respond)
77. 
78. Michel
79. [October 5, 2024](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-12496)
80. Woho, this is save my time. Thanks alott
81. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=12496#respond)
82. 
83. [jack112233](https://menurecords.com/)
84. [January 25, 2025](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-16135)
85. However, until such an API is developed, the get_block_type_variations filter
hook serves as the primary method for PHP-based block variation registration.
86. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=16135#respond)
87. 
88. [jennaqwilson132](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jennaqwilson132/)
89. [January 27, 2025](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-16271)
90. To register block variations with PHP in WordPress, you can use the `register_block_type`
and `register_block_variation` functions. First, define the block type with `
register_block_type` or rely on a `block.json` file for configuration. Then,
dynamically add variations using `register_block_variation`, specifying properties
like name, title, and custom attributes. This approach helps create reusable
customizations for Gutenberg blocks efficiently.
91. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=16271#respond)
92. 
93. [Patty69](https://kinemasterdl.com)
94. [February 27, 2025](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-17300)
95. Yes, My blog performance improved due to block variations with PHP. Thanks
96. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=17300#respond)
97. 
98. Xeiver
99. [March 24, 2025](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-17497)
100. Does using get_block_type_variations impact performance compared to the JavaScript-
based Variations API, especially in large-scale projects?
101. [Reply](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/?replytocom=17497#respond)
102. 
103. dohaf29
104. [June 3, 2025](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/03/how-to-register-block-variations-with-php/#comment-18606)
105. This new PHP-based method of registering block variations in WordPress 6.5 could
be a game changer for developers building custom app landing pages — especially
for something like a [Spotify X APK](https://spotiffyx.com/) download page. You
can now dynamically adjust content blocks, like download buttons or version notices,
without touching JavaScript. Streamlined customization through PHP means faster
deployment and better control over layout variations based on APK version or
device compatibility.
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